Observation by Kevin Gurney: Be star dynamics: CX Dra

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Kevin Gurney

Observer

Kevin Gurney

Observed

2020 May 12 - 14:47

Uploaded

2020 Jul 04 - 14:57

Objects

CX-Dra
Spectrum

Equipment

Celestron C11
Shelyak Lhires III
Atik 460EX

Exposure

60 mins each spectrum

Location

Sheffield

Target name

CX Dra

Title

Be star dynamics: CX Dra

About this image

CX Dra is a Be star, thus periodically displaying emission in its Hydrogen Balmer lines. These spectra were taken in April and May this year (2020) and there is clearly a strong dynamic in H alpha.

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